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Undergraduate Social Work

2014 Spring Term

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INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WELFARE (GS)

SOCWORK 102

This course is an introduction to the history and philosophy of social welfare, to social work and other helping professions, and to social institutions so that the students may enlarge their liberal arts education, gain understanding of contemporary social welfare problems and services, and begin to evaluate their personal values and convictions about social welfare issues. A service learning experience is required of all students, providing a hands-on exploration into their selected area of social services. Required for all social work majors.

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ASSERTIVENESS TRAINING IN THE HELPING PROFESSIONS

SOCWORK 301

This course presents the principles of assertiveness training, uses experiential exercises to help students learn to present themselves more assertively, and prepares students to assist others to become more assertive. Content is focused on students who are planning a career in the helping professions.

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GRIEF MANAGEMENT IN THE HELPING PROFESSIONS

SOCWORK 302

This course focuses on issues such as adjustment to the death of someone close, helping someone who is terminally ill, and coping with other losses--such as cherished relationships. The grief counseling content is intended for students who are planning a career in the helping professions.

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MANAGING STRESS AND BURNOUT IN THE HELPING PROFESSIONS

SOCWORK 303

This course focuses on recognizing signs of destructive stress and the stages of burnout in the helping professions. Instruction is given in using a number of techniques for coping with stress such as meditation, relaxation training, time management, social support systems, biofeedback, and life planning as they apply to the helping professions.

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HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT I

SOCWORK 311

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the processes of bio-psycho and socio-cultural development from infancy to young adulthood. Material is also presented on the social systems (families, groups, organizations, and communities) in which individuals live.

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HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT II

SOCWORK 312

This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the processes of bio-psycho and socio-cultural development from middle adulthood through old age. Material is also presented on the social systems (mezzo and macro) in which individuals live.

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SOCIAL WORK WITH CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

SOCWORK 325

This course is designed to introduce undergraduate students to the knowledge and skills necessary for working with children and adolescents including assessment and interview of this population, child welfare policy (Wisconsin Juvenile Code), practice settings (i.e. group homes), etc. The major emphasis will be on populations at risk (emotional problems, abuse/neglect, gay/lesbian, etc.) with a focus on current intervention approaches.

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LEGAL ISSUES IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE

SOCWORK 330

This course introduces students to the knowledge and skills necessary to work with the court system and advocate for their clients within that system. Chapters 48, 51, 55, and 938 and court testimony will be explained. Students will follow a case, make decisions around their case and write court reports throughout the course.

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SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE I

SOCWORK 371

This course presents contemporary theoretical approaches to social work practice with individuals, groups, families, organizations and communities. This course uses a competency approach to assess and develop student interviewing and interpersonal skills, emphasizing social work practice with individuals.

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SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE II

SOCWORK 372

This course is designed to provide knowledge and skills needed to engage in generalist social work practice, including further development of interviewing and interpersonal skills. The course has an emphasis on social work practice with groups and communities.

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SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH

SOCWORK 402

This course is designed to familiarize the student with basic concepts of social work research methodology and statistics, computer usage, to develop competence in evaluating research literature and to develop beginning skills in evaluating social work practice.

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SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY

SOCWORK 462

This course is designed to provide students with knowledge about the process of social welfare policy formulation and implementation and with policy analysis skills. The effects of social welfare policies and organizations on both clients (especially the poor and minorities) and on social workers will be emphasized.

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SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE III

SOCWORK 473

This course will cover advanced problem solving approaches for intervention with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. The class will utilize simulated practice situations. The course has an emphasis on social work practice with families and organizations.

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SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE

SOCWORK 493

Students are placed in a community agency under the supervision of an experienced social worker. Students are expected to develop an in-depth understanding of agency activities and programs and will assume increasing levels of responsibility as beginning social workers. Attendance at periodic field placement meetings is expected. This course may be taken as a block placement (12 credits) for one semester or summer, or over two semesters at 6 credits per semester. A total of 480 hours in the agency is required in either option.

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SPECIAL STUDIES

SOCWORK 496

Variable topics. Group activity. Not offered regularly in the curriculum but offered on topics selected on the basis of timeliness, need, and interest, and generally in the format of regularly scheduled Catalog offerings. Repeatable.

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INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SOCIAL WORK

SOCWORK 498

Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable.

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INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN SOCIAL WORK - UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

SOCWORK 498R

Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable.